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What is Sonyah Spencer reading?

May 17, 2022

Sonyah Spencer owns and operates The Urban Reader, an independent bookstore in the University City area. A native of Fairborn, Ohio, she opened her store in 2019 with over 3,000 books for all ages and interests, written exclusively by Black authors. See Sonyah’s latest favorites for kids, tweens and adults with a sneak peek gallery of her charming store.

Charles Bowman and the Most Literate City in America

April 8, 2022

CommonSpark Community Giving Home Page Libraries Matter

Charles Bowman believes, “Libraries are the land of opportunities. Places where people come together.” Today we celebrate Charles’ retirement of a celebrated career with Bank of America and the many ways he has helped make our community a better place for families. Charles can be described in many ways: attorney, community leader, friend and advocate but our favorite way is library champion.

Howard R. Levine $1M Donation to support Opportunity Center in new Main Library

March 22, 2022

CommonSpark Community Giving Home Page Partnerships

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is excited to announce a generous investment of $1 million from the Howard R. Levine Foundation to The CommonSpark Campaign. This gift will support the Howard R. Levine Opportunity Center in the new Main Library, slated to open in late 2025.

New Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library Receives $10 Million Gift From Tepper Foundations

February 3, 2022

CommonSpark Community Giving Home Page Partnerships

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is pleased to announce a generous investment of $10 million to The CommonSpark campaign from both The Tepper Foundation and the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation. The Teppers are the owners of the NFL Carolina Panthers and MLS Charlotte Football Club.

“We are excited about being involved in the Library project, which is an investment in opportunity and access for all,” said David Tepper.